Misty Copeland made an unexpected appearance during the 2026 Academy Awards, stepping onto the Dolby Theatre stage in a dramatic costume inspired by one of her most recognizable ballet roles. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Misty Copeland attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty ...

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In 2012, Misty Copeland danced the title role in Alexei Ratmansky’s staging of Firebird with ABT, a moment often regarded as her major breakthrough in the company. What makes this performance ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Artists including (L-R) Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Misty Copeland, Miles Caton, Brittany ...

Misty Copeland attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Julian Hamilton/Getty Images) The trailblazing ballerina says she feared losing a rare ...